Community Health Specialist - Migrant Services

Job Summary

Responsible for screening uninsured patients for potential insurance coverage and to connect eligible patients to a Certified Enrollment Counselor. Also helps support whole patient care of all patients by scheduling in-reach appointments for needed medical services.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide basic information and health education to groups and individuals in accordance with program guidelines and/or as directed
• Provide health insurance information and education to patients, primary focusing on the uninsured
• Absorb and educate patients on the documents necessary for the eligibility process
• Absorb and educate patients on the need for clinical appointments based on their medical chart
• Complete data collection forms
• Compile and submit verbal and written reports
• Demonstrate familiarity with VCC programs and services
• Absorb and assist in developing a wide range of educational materials
• Attend meetings, as needed
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops
• Support the vision, mission and goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the values, of the organization

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Valid California driver’s license and vehicle insurance; reliable transportation, to travel for meetings and/or to gather information for reporting purposes; minimum two years’ driving experience; no more than 2 violations or a single ticket/accident value at more than 1 point on driving record
• Required to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, clinicians and other staff
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, including people of all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and within the constraints of government funded programs
• Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Experience/familiarity with computers, business e-mail, communication systems and internet search capabilities and proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel

Pay Range

$21.00 - $23.00 Depending On Experience